Push to Address Long-Standing Challenges for Parents in STEMM
The Scientist, by Amanda Heidt.
This feature article highlights the conference organised by Mothers in Science in May 2021 and the preliminary results of our global survey conducted with our partners.
The Parenting Penalties Faced By Scientist Mothers
Nature, by Kendall Powell.
This piece speaks about the systemic barriers faced by mothers scientists, mentioning results from the global survey conducted by Mothers in Science and partners and some initiatives led by our organisation and others to support mothers in STEMM.
The Pandemic Hit Female Academics Hardest
The Cronicle, by Liz McMillen
”Scholars of all kinds and across ranks have had their careers disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. But a substantial body of social-science evidence suggests that women, who were already disproportionately burdened, have been hit especially hard.”
Combating the impacts of COVID-19 on women in STEM
International Science Council, by Frances Vaughan
”The persistent under-representation and disempowerment of women in science has prompted policy interventions across national, regional and international scientific communities. But a new report by the Australian Academy of Science has warned that important gains in gender equality may be lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
COVID Has Laid Bare the Inequities That Face Mothers in STEM
Scientific American, by Isabel Torres, Ryan Watkins, Martta Liukkonen and Mei Lin Neo.
This op-ed article, written by Mothers in Science, speaks about the inequalities and structural barriers that were exacerbated by the pandemic, including the unique challenges faced by academic mothers. The article also discusses solutions to dismantle these barriers and for promoting workplace equity and inclusion for parents and caregivers in STEM.
COVID is Amplifying the Inadequacy of Research-evaluation Processes
Nature, editorial.
Systems for assessing scientists’ work must properly account for a lost year of research – especially for female researchers.
Pandemic Hit Academic Mothers Especially Hard, New Data Confirm
Science Mag, by Katie Lang.
A new survey on over 20 thousand PhD-holders shows that the pandemic has exacerbated existing disparities and created additional challenges for women, especially those with children.
How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers
The New York Times, by Pooja Lakshmin
Burnout among parents, in particular moms, has been a defining principle of this global disaster. But this isn’t just burnout- it’s societal choice. Pandemic burnout is the result of a broken system and the failure of employers to support parents.
Working Moms Are Struggling. Here’s What Would Help
The New York Times, by Claire Cain Miller
Mothers need support more than ever — in the form of government policies, employer assistance and partners who share childcare and domestic work equally.
Mother’s Careers Are at Extraordinary Risk Right Now
The Atlantic, by Marianne Cooper.
Working mothers are at unprecedented risk of experiencing an aggravation of the motherhood penalty. The author discusses the challenges faced by working mothers, before and during the pandemic, and the conclusions of a large study conducted by LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company, which she co-authored.
Pandemic Imperils Promotions for Women in Academia
The New York Times, by Noam Scheiber.
Even as faculty members are given more time to meet a deadline for tenure, many say they are getting less work done because of childcare needs.
Women in Science May Suffer Lasting Career Damage from COVID-19
Scientific American, by Jillian Kramer.
An analysis of the data showing that women in STEM bear a greater proportion of childcare and household responsibilities, making it much harder for them to publish their work and advance in their career.
COVID-19 is Causing a Backslide in Workplace Gender Equality. Here’s How to Stop it.
Fortune, by Allison Robinson.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, women are nearly twice as likely as men to say they plan to leave their employer within a year. The author discusses solutions to promote workplace equality and to prevent the unravelling of decades of progress in women’s employment.
COVID-19 is a Disaster for Mothers’ Employment. And No, Working From Home is Not the Solution.
The Conversation, by Leah Ruppanner, Caitlyn Collins, and William Scarborough.
A study on US workers shows that in the first months of the pandemic, mothers reduced their employment while fathers’ time at paid work was unchanged.
The Career Cost of COVID-19 to Female Researchers, and How Science Should Respond.
Nature, by Virginia Gewin.
The author discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women scientists and their particular challenges, and journal editors, funders and academic leaders give their advice on how to mitigate those obstacles.
Scientist Mothers Face Extra Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
Scientific American, by 500 Women Scientists.
This op-ed articles discussed how the pandemic amplified nearly every disadvantage that women in STEM already faced, and how institutions and the scientific community can help.